Chuck wagon to dish out cowboy cuisine

By Syd Kearney |
March 12, 2014

Frankâs Americana Revival gets into the spirit of the rodeo with specials inspired by cowboy cuisine. Beginning at 5:30 p.m. Friday and March 21, the 130-year-old Emmett and Shine Chuck Wagon will be on site and serving free samples of trail food such as Dutch-oven sweet bread and grilled shrimp with a habanero-garlic vinaigrette. 3736 Westheimer, 713-572-8600

Frank's Americana Revival gets into the spirit of the rodeo with specials inspired by cowboy cuisine. Beginning at 5:30 p.m. Friday and March 21, the 130-year-old Emmett and Shine Chuck Wagon will be on site serving free samples of trail food, such as Dutch-oven sweet bread and grilled shrimp with a habanero-garlic vinaigrette. 3736 Westheimer, 713-572-8600

Openings

1 Yes, there will be Mai Tais. Lei Low, a Tiki-themed rum bar, has opened in the greater Heights area. 6412 N. Main, 713-380-2968

1 Tampa-based Bonefish Grill has opened its third Houston-area restaurant in The Woodlands. From the folks behind Outback and Flemings, Bonefish specializes in grilled seafood and steaks and is open daily for lunch and dinner. 1555 Lake Woodlands in The Woodlands, 281-419-5055

1 Orange Julius and soft serve fans take note. Dairy Queen has opened a new store in the Bear Creek area. 5611 Highway 6 N., 281-345-4700

1 Red Robin has introduced three new burgers to its lineup, including the DGB (Damn Great Burger) with roasted tomatoes, garlic aioli and arugula tossed in a citrus olive oil. The DGB comes with fries for $12.99. Find the nearest restaurant at redrobin.com.

1 Bullritos is serving sauteed shrimp tacos ($9.99 for three tacos, rice and beans) through April 19. Find the nearest location at bullritos.com.

1 Carrabba's Italian Grill has introduced a "values" menu with more than 15 new dishes priced at $15 or less. Among the new offerings: prosciutto-wrapped pork tenderloin in a port wine fig sauce. Find the nearest location at carrabbas.com.

1 Starbucks has added four new breakfast sandwiches - all served hot - to its menu. The Vegetable & Fontiago breakfast sandwich comes with sun-dried tomatoes and caramelized onions. Find the nearest location at starbucks.com.